Home improvement site Curbly recommends a few do-it-yourself alternatives to store-bought gift wrap, like comics, magazine pages, paper bags and even aluminum foil.

One of the commenters there suggests using a big roll of paper that the kids have drawn and scribbled on. One of my favorite quick and easy DIY wrap hacks from Lifehacker's salad days involves the office copier. What will you do to personalize your gifts (and save a few bucks on wrap) this year? Let us know in the comments. — Gina Trapani